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311 - Residents & New Residents

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1. How often are properties reassessed?

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2. How is fair market value determined?

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3. How are real estate taxes calculated?

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4. Can I obtain flood insurance if I am not in a flood zone ?

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5. How can I protect myself and my property from flood hazards?

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6. Is my property located in a flood zone?

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7. Do I need a permit to clear and stump trees on my property?

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8. What types of services does the Department of Family & Children Services (DFACS) provide?

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9. How do I contact the Department of Family & Children Services (DFACS) for Columbia County?

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10. What is my voting precinct?

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11. Who are my State and U.S. House & Senate representatives?

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12. Who is my Board of Education Representative?

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13. When am I allowed to water my yard?

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14. How may I obtain a sanitary sewer flow test?

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15. How may I obtain a 24-hour water flow test?

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16. Are there any future plans for water and/or sewer to be extended to my area?

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17. What is the source of our drinking water?

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18. Is our water safe to drink?

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19. Why are there lines painted in my yard?

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20. How do I have an address assigned?

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21. If a road is assigned a name, does that mean the County is responsible for maintaining it?

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22. Can I buy reflective address numbers from the County?

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23. Where can I find a copy of the zoning ordinance?

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24. How can I verify the zoning and permitted uses on my property?

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25. Can I put a mobile home on my property?

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26. Can I have chickens on my property?

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27. What are my setbacks?

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28. What can I do with my property as it is currently zoned?

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29. How do I obtain a burn permit?

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30. How often are dirt roads scraped?

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31. How do I find out if my road is on the list of roads to be paved?

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32. How do I get a "Children at Play" sign in my neighborhood?

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33. How can I register for youth sports?

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34. How can I report a complaint of animal abuse?

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35. What can I bring to a concert?

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36. Where can I find information about Lady Antebellum Pavilion and the Columbia County Amphitheater?

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37. Where can I find information about events taking place at Evans Towne Center Park?

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38. What are the requirements for posting address numbers for a duplex or other multi-family residence?

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39. Why is my address being changed?

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40. Who does the County notify when they change my address?

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41. How can I make sure 911 has the correct address tied to my home phone number?

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42. How is an address determined?

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43. What is the address numbering system?

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44. How is my address affected if I have multiple structures on my property?

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45. What happens with addressing if a road crosses a County or city boundary?

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46. What are the requirements for posting address numbers for a single family residence?

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47. How should I post my address number if I live on a private drive?

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48. Is it possible to have more than one address number assigned or displayed?

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49. How do you decide if a roadway needs to be named?

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50. How do you decide what name to give a roadway?

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51. Can I start or disconnect my water service over the phone?

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52. Will additions or renovations increase the value of my property?

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53. What department is in charge of spraying for mosquitoes?

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54. Who is responsible for the mowing of right-of-way in the County?

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55. Our street light is out or is obstructed by tree limbs. Who do I call?

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56. A tree fell across the stream behind my house. The stream also has a lot of trash and weeds in it and needs to be cleaned out. Who is in charge?

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